We’re looking for a dynamic and commercially minded People Partner to join a well-established and trusted brand with manufacturing sites in Wakefield.
This is a highly influential role where you’ll partner closely with senior business leaders, providing coaching, insight and challenge to drive performance, grow talent and lead people through change. You’ll play a critical role in delivering people plans and pragmatic, commercially focused HR solutions as part of one People team.
- Partner with senior leaders to align people strategy with business and manufacturing objectives
- Support workforce planning, organisational design, succession planning and talent development
- Use people data and insights to influence decision-making and improve performance outcomes
- Contribute to wider HR initiatives and transformation projects across the business
- Lead on complex employee relations matters including disciplinaries, grievances, absence management and performance issues, whilst coaching and upskilling line managers to build confidence and capability in people management
- Build strong, credible relationships with managers, employees and union/employee representatives (where applicable)
- Work closely with HR Centres of Excellence (Reward, Talent, Learning & Development, Resourcing, ER)
- Support the local implementation of group-wide HR policies, programmes and initiatives, acting as the conduit between the site and central HR functions, ensuring alignment and consistency
- Contribute to site productivity, engagement and retention through people-focused solutions, promoting a culture of fairness, inclusion and high performance
- Proven experience as an HR / People Business Partner supporting senior stakeholders in an FMCG, Manufacturing, Retail or Distribution environment
- A strong HR generalist background with experience of leading and coaching leaders
- Demonstrable experience of driving and supporting change in complex, operational settings
- Experience working collaboratively with Trade Unions and/or colleague forums at site or depot level
- Broad and deep HR knowledge, with credibility as a trusted advisor to senior leaders
You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, operational environment, working with colleagues at all levels while balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
You’ll be instrumental in shaping the people agenda, driving high performance and ensuring an excellent employee experience across the site.
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This is a permanent role based on-site in Wakefield 5 days per week, offering circa £60,000 - £70,000 per annum plus car or car allowance.
